FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Oriental Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.